Being involved in your community directly impacts eligibility for competitive colleges, scholarships and even jobs. Check out the "Jobs, Internships, and Volunteering" tab for job and volunteer opportunities.
Set goals for life after high school and identify a career path
Stay involved in Liberty High's clubs, activities, and start taking leadership roles
Volunteer in the community - record your hours, date of service, organization and description of the service you provided
Continue to focus on a strong GPA or work to improve your GPA
Meet with your counselor to see areas of improvement and to receive guidance
Meet with your School to Career Counselor to discus your future plans and academic progress.
Verify you have completed your tasks for you Career Development Credit
Build a Resume
Attend a Career Related Learning Experience (CRLE) or research your career of interest
Consider internships or Job Shadows in possible fields of interest
Prepare for the ACT or SAT test by taking study classes or using study guides
Take the ACT (register with Ms. Hutchinson). You only need to take one, all colleges accept either test.
Explore different college of interests. (Xello's College activity can help identify possible college of interest. Go to Explore > College)
Attend LHS College Visits during the fall and winter.
Plan to visit colleges over Spring Break and in the Summer - look for college open houses or call the college Admissions Office to set up a tour. (Have you considered a fly-in program? Check in with Mr. Valdivia for free opportunities.)
Attend College Fair Events (all year round, Liberty will take a group to NACAC in the fall time check events page.)
Evaluate your SAT/ACT scores if you want to improve your score. Sign up for a retake, if necessary.
If you are considering a college that uses Common App (application process used by over 1000 universities), Look for the essay prompts late spring to start on your essays. Link to essay prompts here
Make sure you are on track to make the 4 year college admissions criteria and course work required by the Oregon State System of Higher Education. A C-minus or better in:
English/Language Arts: 4 years
Mathematics: 3 years (OR requirement) - 4 years (required by some universities)
Science: 3 years
Social Science: 3 years
Second Language: 2 years (of the same language)
*Meet with your career counselor for more information or questions.